China Starch Holdings Limited commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 599,413,204 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on May 23, 2023.

China Starch Holdings Limited (SEHK:3838) commences share repurchases on August 14, 2023, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on May 23, 2023. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 599,413,204 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital. The repurchases will lead to an enhancement of the earnings per share for the company.

The repurchases will be made out of the funds legally available for such purpose in accordance with its Bye-Laws and the applicable laws of Cayman Islands. The authority shall expire at the earliest of the next Annual General Meeting, the date on which the next Annual General Meeting is required to be held or the date on which the authority is varied or revoked in a General Meeting. As of May 23, 2023, the company had 5,994,132,043 shares in issue.